Hersheypark Halloween Nominated for Best Theme Park Halloween Event

Date: August 25, 2025

Hersheypark amusement park today announced that its Hersheypark Halloween seasonal event and Dark Nights presented by Reese's and Kit Kat® immersive haunt experience was once again nominated by USA TODAY 10Best for Best Theme Park Halloween Event in the 2025 Readers' Choice Award contest. 

Twenty nominees across the country were chosen by a panel of relevant experts, including editors from USA TODAY, editors from 10Best.com, relevant expert contributors and sources for both these media and other Gannett properties. The contest gives voters four weeks to vote for the theme park event of their choice. 

We need your support! If you love Halloween in Hershey, vote here for Hersheypark once each day through Monday, Sept. 22, at 11:59 a.m. EST.

Hersheypark Halloween and Dark Nights Return Sept. 12

Hersheypark Halloween and Dark Nights return for eight weekends from Friday, Sept. 12, through Nov. 2, 2025. Hersheypark Halloween event hours are 5-10 p.m. on Fridays, 12-10 p.m. on Saturdays and 12-9 p.m. on Sundays. Dark Nights begins each night at 6 p.m. and extends one hour after the Park closes, running Fridays and Saturdays until 11 p.m. and Sundays until 10 p.m.

For nearly 25 days, including Halloween night, guests can experience five haunted houses, including the all-new Kill ‘N Fill Garage haunted house, four scare zones with the new Path of Shadows: Coven’s Curse scare zone, 50 attractions with the new Shaq-A-Licious Laff Trakk and dark coaster rides, Hershey’s Trick-or-Treat Trail and more - all included with a Hersheypark Halloween ticket. 

The seasonal event will also feature exclusive culinary creations, including the return of the popular Hersheypark Halloween Tasting Pass and the Avenue Of The Afterlife path with themed food and drink offerings and live entertainment. 

Hersheypark Halloween Pre-Sale

Guests can save more than 40 percent when they purchase tickets online through the Hersheypark Halloween Pre-Sale. The tickets are $49.99 and include both Hersheypark Halloween offerings and the Dark Nights haunted houses and scare zones.

2025 Season Pass Holders enjoy unlimited visits to Hersheypark Halloween and Dark Nights as part of their year-long perks.